Transaction Details
Discount brokers charge max ₹20 per side.
Net Profit / Loss
₹0.00Gross P&L
₹0
Total Charges
₹0
Break-even Price
₹0
Total Turnover
₹0
Net Return %
0.00%
Trade Viability
Waiting for Entry
Status
How much intraday profit is good?
For a retail trader in India, a consistent daily net return of 1% to 2% on capital is considered exceptionally good. While social media often showcases 100% gains, these involve extreme risks that usually lead to capital wipeout. A professional approach involves focusing on the risk-reward ratio rather than absolute profit numbers.
Beginners should aim for trades where the potential profit is at least 2 times the potential loss. Remember, even a 0.5% daily net profit, when compounded, can drastically increase your net worth over several years.
Minimum price movement to cover brokerage
To avoid a "Net Loss" on a profitable stock move, you must calculate the Break-even Price. This is the price at which your gross profit exactly equals your total transaction charges (STT, GST, Brokerage, etc.).
Example: If you buy 500 shares of a stock at ₹1000, your total charges (buy + sell) might be around ₹350. To break even, the stock must move at least ₹0.70 (350/500) in your favor. If you exit at ₹1000.50, you are actually in a net loss despite a gross profit. Always check your average buying price before planning an exit.
Intraday vs Delivery Profit
The profitability of a trade is heavily dictated by its category. Intraday trades enjoy lower STT (0.025% on sell) but require immediate squaring off. Delivery trades have higher STT (0.1% on both buy and sell) but allow you to hold for long-term capital gains benefits.
From a tax perspective, intraday profits are treated as Speculative Business Income and taxed according to your Income Tax slabs. Delivery trades are treated as Capital Gains, which often have lower tax rates (12.5% for LTCG). Choose your strategy based on your risk appetite and tax planning needs.
What is Intraday Trading?
Intraday trading is all about buying and selling shares on the same day to capture small market moves. While day trading offers fast opportunities, it also comes with tight margins. Every trade comes with broker commissions, STT, and exchange turnover fees that eat away at small gains. Before you place an order, use our stock brokerage and turnover charges calculator to see the exact price your stock needs to reach just to break even.
To keep sudden reversals from wiping out your daily profit, always set clear exit points with our stop loss calculator. If you also trade index derivatives, you can model your payoffs with our options profit calculator or compare leverage against futures trading contracts.
How Intraday Profit is Calculated
Calculating the true profit of a day trade requires a two-step process: finding the Gross P&L and then subtracting the complex statutory charges.
1. Gross Profit/Loss
This is the simple difference between your selling price and buying price, multiplied by the quantity. If you buy at ₹1000 and sell at ₹1005 with 100 shares, your Gross Profit is ₹500.
2. Net Take-Home Profit
This is the amount that actually hits your ledger. It is Gross Profit − (Brokerage + STT + Transaction Charges + GST + SEBI Fees + Stamp Duty).
Pro Trading Rules: Managing Costs
Track the Break-even
Never exit a scalp trade until the price clears your "Break-even Price." Our calculator shows this value instantly so you can set your limit orders correctly.
Avoid Overtrading
Each trade costs money. 10 trades with small wins often result in less profit than 1 high-conviction trade due to recurring flat brokerage fees.
Tax Harvesting
If you have significant intraday losses at the end of the year, use our Tax Loss Harvesting Tool to offset capital gains tax.
Statutory & Regulatory Charges Breakdown for Intraday Equity Trading
| Regulatory Charge | Standard Statutory Rate | Levied On | Payable To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Transaction Tax (STT) | 0.025% | Sell side turnover only | Government of India |
| Exchange Turnover Charge | 0.00297% (NSE) | Both Buy and Sell turnover | Stock Exchange (NSE/BSE) |
| SEBI Turnover Charges | ₹10 per Crore (0.0001%) | Total turnover (Buy + Sell) | Securities & Exchange Board |
| Stamp Duty | 0.003% (₹300 per Cr) | Buy side turnover only | State Government |
| Goods & Services Tax (GST) | 18% | Brokerage + Exchange + SEBI fees | Central & State GST |